College of Engineering: Recent submissions
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Free Space Optics Communication for Ultra-High-Speed Train Running in Evacuated Tube
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)This paper develops a novel communication method for an ultra-high-speed train that runs in an evacuated tube. The proposed method significantly reduces the number of needed base stations to provide adequate coverage and ... -
Travel Hopping Enabled Resource Allocation (THEResA) and delay tolerant networking through the use of UAVs in railroad networks
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This paper investigates the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)/drones for providing high data rates to mobile relays (MRs) placed on top of high speed train wagons, thus introducing the concept of Travel Hopping Enabled ... -
The cost of carrier consistency: Last-mile delivery by vehicle and drone for subscription-based orders
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)We investigate a deterministic last-mile delivery problem in which a firm delivering scheduled orders determines a subset of customers to be prioritized for drone delivery, relegating the rest to vehicle delivery. The ... -
A variable neighborhood search for parcel delivery by vehicle with drone cycles
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)In spite of the growing literature on and relevance of vehicle-drone parcel delivery, the logistical impact of cyclic drone flights, in which a drone launches and lands at the same node (as opposed to distinct sites) while ... -
The transportation problem with packing constraints
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)We address a new variant of the transportation problem, where a set of different commodities, available at several supply nodes with different prices, are distributed to demand nodes using a set of heterogeneous vehicle ... -
Lower and upper bounding procedures for the bin packing problem with concave loading cost
( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)We address the one-dimensional bin packing problem with concave loading cost (BPPC), which commonly arises in less-than-truckload shipping services. Our contribution is twofold. First, we propose three lower bounds for ... -
A Mixed-Integer Programming Model for the Container Truck Routing Problem with Net Worth Maximization
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Conference)We address the container truck routing problem that arises in hinterland logistics, where trucking companies are responsible for transporting empty and loaded containers between various stakeholders in the shipping container ... -
Erratum: An early cost estimation model for hydroelectric power plant projects using neural networks and multiple regression analysis (Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 21:4 (470-477) DOI: 10.3846/13923730.2014.890657)
( Vilnius Gediminas Technical University , 2015 , Article)The printed version of the article “An early cost estimation model for hydroelectric power plant projects using neural networks and multiple regression analysis” by Murat Gunduz and Haci Bayram Sahin published in the Journal ... -
A Collection of 30 Multidimensional Functions for Global Optimization Benchmarking
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)A collection of thirty mathematical functions that can be used for optimization purposes is presented and investigated in detail. The functions are defined in multiple dimensions, for any number of dimensions, and can be ... -
Chatbots Put to the Test in Math and Logic Problems: A Comparison and Assessment of ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, and Google Bard
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of education and problem solving, our study unveils the secrets behind three digital wizards, ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, and Google Bard, as they engage in a ... -
Predicting Crack Width in CFRP-Strengthened RC One-Way Slabs Using Hybrid Grey Wolf Optimizer Neural Network Model
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)This study deploys a hybrid Grey Wolf Optimizer Neural Network Model for predicting the crack width in reinforced concrete slabs strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP). Reinforced concrete (RC) one-way ... -
Multi-Directional Functionally Graded Sandwich Plates: Buckling and Free Vibration Analysis with Refined Plate Models under Various Boundary Conditions
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)This study conducts buckling and free vibration analyses of multi-directional functionally graded sandwich plates subjected to various boundary conditions. Two scenarios are considered: a functionally graded (FG) skin with ... -
Response Spectrum Analysis of Multi-Story Shear Buildings Using Machine Learning Techniques
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The dynamic analysis of structures is a computationally intensive procedure that must be considered, in order to make accurate seismic performance assessments in civil and structural engineering applications. To avoid these ... -
Bibliometric Literature Review of Adaptive Learning Systems
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)In this review paper, we computationally analyze a vast volume of published articles in the field of Adaptive Learning, as obtained by the Scopus Database. Particularly, we use a query with search terms targeting the area ... -
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applied in Civil Engineering
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has drawn significant attention with respect to its applications in several scientific fields, varying from big data handling to medical diagnosis. The use of AI is already ... -
CLASSIFICATION OF WALL DEFECTS FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES USING IMAGE PROCESSING
( National Technical University of Athens , 2023 , Conference)Stakeholders are increasingly interested in finding efficient methods for regularly surveying and reporting on the state of their building assets, focusing on accuracy, consistency, and ease of use. High-rise buildings can ... -
Advanced Concrete and Construction Materials for Sustainable Structures
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Innovation in structural engineering has sparked remarkable advancements in the building materials sector and the construction industry in general [1,2]. Within this dynamic landscape, the traditional perception of concrete ... -
Kahramanmaraş-Gaziantep, Türkiye Mw 7.8 Earthquake on 6 February 2023: Strong Ground Motion and Building Response Estimations
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The effects on structures of the earthquake with the magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale (moment magnitude scale) that took place in Pazarcık, Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye at 04:17 a.m. local time (01:17 UTC) on 6 February ... -
Computational intelligence methods in simulation and modeling of structures: A state-of-the-art review using bibliometric maps
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article Review)The modeling and simulation of structural systems is a task that requires high precision and reliable results to ensure the stability and safety of construction projects of all kinds. For many years now, structural engineers ... -
Bridge management through digital twin-based anomaly detection systems: A systematic review
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article Review)Bridge infrastructure has great economic, social, and cultural value. Nevertheless, many of the infrastructural assets are in poor conservation condition as has been recently evidenced by the collapse of several bridges ...
